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Stock No 6869
Log Grate
This is a Louis XV1 style log grate fitted with a handsome brass hood which has a repousse decoration of acanthus leaves with fruit and a central cartouche. The fire grate is in good condition with one very minor crack on the bow fronted horizontal bars. The front of the log grate has an elegant brass open fret design with the whole being supported by a substantial pierced pair of andirons supported on splayed feet. The back of the unit has rollers to facilitate easier movement.
Manufactured in France during the Empire Period.
Height: 41in/104cm
Depth: 21in/52cm
Width: 42in/107cm

A very large cast iron dog grate. It is said to have once come from a large house near Basingstoke; possibly Hackwood House? I would guess that it dates from somewhere between 1790 and 1850 but I'm not an expert on these things. I believe it is very rare to find an English dog-grate of this enormous size and classical design. I would presume it must have come from a major stately home and possibly a special commission.
It is need of restoration with missing fire dog supports, ball finial
and several large cracks.
Total height is 1206mm. Width of fire back is 803mm.
Sadly its too large for my fireplace.